Description: This is a tintype, also known as a melainotype or ferrotype; a photograph printed on a thin piece of metal that had been coated with lacquer or enamel. They were most popular during the 1860s and 1870s, but are still made today. Image comes from the collection of Jacob Smith, Dassel, Minnesota. He appears to have been an employee of Great Northern Railway. I found a receipt with his name from New York Photo Copying House in 1887. The collection was very likely continued by a family member after he passed away. I have no further information. This is known as a 1/6 plate tintype, since it measures about 2 x 3.25 inches. The paper measures about 2.25 x 4 inches. Will be shipped safely and securely! All items are protected in archival sleeves and rigid cardstock./x
Price: 39.95 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-12T19:30:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Image Color: Black & White
Material: Metal
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Family, Men, Women
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Fashion, People, Portrait
Style: Documentary, Figurative Art, Photojournalism
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Tintype
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Finish: Lustre
